According to dictionary.com (my favorite word place), perfectionism is defined as, “a personal standard, attitude, or philosophy that demands perfection and rejects anything less.” The key to me in this definition is “rejects anything less.” Here is where we can get into a tailspin in the work place. Send article as PDF

“If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (John 13: 14-15) Send article as PDF

Perhaps it is because I just spent a night with my daughter and her friends, as she turned 18 last night, or maybe it is because I realize I have 2 teenagers now, or maybe it is just because as a working Catholic mom I sometimes fail in my busyness to take out time to […]

“I feel stronger when you are close by.” – Beth March, Little Women This week has been episodes of highs and lows. With the help of my Catholic girlfriends, I have felt loved, supported, valued, and affirmed as a daughter of God. Thank you, God for Catholic girlfriends. Send article as PDF

Many of us work in the public sector. Even if not, if you work, you can sometimes view life and death issues differently than your peers. I have bumped up against differing opinions from day one in the work world. For several years, I acted as my personality dictated from my childhood – I kept […]

It is my intention to present to readers every Thursday a post called, “Holy Hints Thursday.” Holy Hints Thursday will contain 5 top strategies for some topic related to working Catholic moms. If you have suggestions for topics to address, please send those along, and I will do my best to address each topic. […]

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meet Mary!

My name is Mary Wallace, and I would describe myself as deeply rooted in my faith, but constantly on the journey to know more. I am a cradle Catholic who has been on a faith journey since I can remember. In August 2012, I earned a PhD in Human Resource Education and Workforce Development, which … keep reading!